South Africa's Tyla has been pronounced the 2024 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Best International Act.

The R&B singer was honoured at the Sunday, June 30, event at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.

For the aforementioned category, she beat off competition from compatriot Focalistic, Asake (Nigeria), Ayra Starr (Nigeria), Aya Nakamura (France), Tiakola (France), BK’ (Brazil), Karol Conká (Brazil), Cleo Sol (UK), and RAYE (UK).

Again, the Jump hitmaker won the Best New Artist honour, overcoming Ayra Starr (Nigeria), 41 (America), 4Batz (America), Bossman Dlow (America), Fridayy (America), October London (America), and Sexyy Red (America). 

Another win for Africa came via Nigeria's Tems when she received the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award for her Me & U hit. 

| A still from the Me & U music video

The BET Awards is to celebrate achievements in entertainment and honours music, sports, television, and movies.

This year, actress, author, and producer Taraji P. Henson hosted. 

Full list of winners:

Album of the Year: Killer Mike, Michael

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: SZA

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Usher

Best Group: ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $ign

Best Collaboration: All My Life - Lil Durk feat. J. Cole

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist: Kendrick Lamar

Best New Artist: Tyla

Video Of The Year: On My Mama - Victoria Monét

Video Director of the Year: Cole Bennett

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award: Me & U - Tems 

Viewer’s Choice Award: Texas Hold 'Em - Beyoncé

Best International Act: Tyla

BET Her: Victoria Monét - On My Mama

Best Movie: Bob Marley: One Love

Best Actor: Denzel Washington

Best Actress: Regina King

YoungStars Award: Blue Ivy Carter

Sportswoman of the Year Award: Angel Reese

Sportsman of the Year Award: Jalen Brunson